Estimator, Construction, Building & Residential Construction

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An estimator is responsible for calculating the costs of a project before work commences, covering everything from materials, labour, equipment hire, transport costs and everything in between.

• Calculating how much a proposed project will cost
• Researching prices and collecting quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Monitoring inflation and exchange rates
• Checking the client’s requirements
• Drawing up bids for work
• Keeping an eye on projects to make sure costs stay in line with forecasts
• Drawing up detailed and accurate price lists for everything needed on a construction project
• Considering risk assessments and health and safety requirements

While there are no formal qualifications needed, several routes can help you pursue this career:

• University:
  Higher National Diploma (HND) or an undergraduate degree in structural, civil engineering, construction or quantity surveying.
• College/Training: GCSEs grades 9‑4 in science, technology, IT, English and maths; college qualifications in structural, civil engineering or construction.
• Apprenticeship:
  Estimating apprenticeship with a building firm (NVQ Levels 3/4, Certificate/Diploma).
• Work experience:
  
  Gain experience in the construction industry; employers value CVs with work experience.

• Strong maths skills
• Highly organised
• Ability to analyse data
• Critical thinking
• Detail oriented
• Good communication
• Technical abilities
• Excellent time management

• Level 3 NVQ in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Construction Contracting Operations with estimate focus
• SCQF Level 6 in Construction Contracting Operations – Estimating (QCF)
• Scottish Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 9
• GCSE A*‑C (minimum)

• Newly trained estimator: £25,000 per annum
• Experienced estimator: up to £75,000 per annum

Salary depends on location, level of responsibility, overtime and training route. Salaries collected from multiple industry sources.

Job Details: Seniority level:
Entry level –

Employment type:

Part‑time – Job function:
Management and Manufacturing – Industry: Construction

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